Not great photos once uploaded, but here's the newer jet fuel tender for the copters.

 

Found one today.

 

Wonder if it still runs?

Jim

 

Catching up photos from our G2G Jan 14th.

 

Saw these in TO this week.

 

I like the police Tahoe in the background better

 

Wow Chris, good eye!

 

Giant 'firetruck in the air' lands federal OK

 

Wonder how long it takes to fill that 747 up with water? LOL

Jim

 

Its been approved for use, but the USFS still hasnt approved it, so if CalFire wants to use it they will have to pay the full bill, rather than seek reimbursement from the feds like they currently do.

 

I would imagine it will sit on the tarmac, or in the hanger for a very long time. As much fuel as that thing requires to fly, it would be a big hindrance in using it to fight fires. No government assistance? No use.

Jim

 

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"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.'"
President Ronald Regan
12 AUG 86

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I bet it'll be rented to other countries; gotta make payments somehow.

 

Ronald Reagan knew what he was talking about.

Jim

 

President Reagan wasn't a very good actor. He sure did a bang up job as President. Just look at the Iran Hostages.